I just finished reading an amazing book called Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann, an Irish author. The story is set in New York City on one day in August 1974--the day that a tightrope walker actually walked a cable between the World Trade Center towers. McCann creates a myriad of characters from all walks of life: a priest living in the projects in the Bronx, his brother who arrives from Ireland, grieving mothers from different socioeconomic backgrounds who lost their sons in the Vietnam war, some original computer hackers, a judge whose hasty decision sets in motion bizarre and tragic events, and the city of New York is itself personified. All are brought together in different ways on one day as McCunn weaves his intricate but very human tale. This is a story about loss, longing, friendship, and chance. In my opinion this novel is a work of literary merit, and I highly recommend it to those who like to follow a complex plot with diverse and daring characters.
Shelah Brown

House of Night series

I recently finished reading the House of Night series by P. C. and Kristin Cast and greatly enjoyed it. It is a story of a teenage girl who chosen to become a vampire. She has a great deal of trouble adjusting to her new life, especially when she learns she has been chosen by the goddess Nyx to bring down the evil that haunts the house of night. I recomend this series to people who like action romances. Megan

Flowers of Algernon

Okay, over break I read Flowers of Algernon by Daniel Keyes. I loved this tragic, story about a man and his low IQ. He goes through a series of experiments that help him raise his IQ. Algernon is a mouse that also goes through these experiments. Charlie, is the main character and you just feel for him. Anyway, I think you would enjoy reading this tale about a man's discovery into the world of intelligence, his relationships with others, including himself, his love the Algernon and their deterioration. It is a quick, easy read. Milly

To Kill A Mockingbird

I've just finished reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee for about the fourth time. This si an excellent book with a serious message about striving to understand and accept others. The story follws a young girl, Scout, and her brother Jem as they grow up in Alabama. Their father Atticus is a lawyer, and in the book he defends an African American man named Tom Robinson. Issues of racism are prevelent throughout the case, and Scout and Jem grow throughout the story because of this case. The book is extremely well-written and sends a great message: "You will never understand a man until you walk in his shoes" -Atticus Finch.

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